The Kendall Fellow, Science of Fair Representation will work with UCS staff from the Center for Science & Democracy (CSD) to develop and undertake a two-year research portfolio leading a body of work to advance state and local policy and advocacy efforts around proportional representation (PR)to achieve a multiracial multiparty democracy.
Requirements
- Ph.D in a relevant field must be awarded before September 1, 2026
- Significant coursework in the social sciences (political science, public policy, sociology, etc.)
- Expertise in the science of elections
- Strong quantitative research skills (e.g., VoteKit/elections modeling techniques, machine learning, etc.)
- Ability to identify key policy-relevant questions and write and speak clearly for technical, policy, and non-technical audiences
- Experience with rapid response communications, messaging, and/or community organizing is strongly preferred
- Understanding of the inequities inherent in the scientific and policy fields
- Demonstrated interest in Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, especially as it relates to science and advocacy
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance